Introducing Mr Black – Official Partner at the Bar Magazine Awards
We welcome Mr Black as an official sponsor of the Bar Magazine Awards 2027, with Shannon Hort, Brand Manager at Proof Drinks, sharing the brand’s passion for quality, craftsmanship and cocktail culture, and why celebrating the people shaping the UK’s bar scene matters.
Tell our readers about your brand and what sets you apart within the hospitality sector…
Mr Black is an award-winning cold brew coffee liqueur crafted for the modern bar. Made with specialty-grade Arabica coffee sourced from Colombia and Ethiopia, each coffee is roasted and cold brewed before being blended with Australian wheat vodka, creating a coffee liqueur that is bold, complex and unmistakably coffee-forward. With less sugar and more coffee than traditional coffee liqueurs, Mr Black is designed to let the coffee shine in every serve, particularly in the iconic Espresso Martini.
Coffee has long been a daytime ritual. Mr Black reimagines it for the night, bringing together the worlds of specialty coffee and cocktail culture. This commitment to quality has earned the brand recognition across the industry, including IWSC medals in 2024 and 2025 and a Gold Liqueur Masters award from The Spirits Business in 2025. Today, Mr Black is the world’s number one trending coffee liqueur and a favourite among bartenders who value flavour, craftsmanship and versatility behind the bar.
What inspired your decision to sponsor the 2027 Bar Magazine Awards and how does it align with your brand’s values and vision?
Sponsoring the 2027 Bar Magazine Awards is a natural extension of what Mr Black stands for. The brand has always been built with bartenders in mind, supporting the trade with exceptional products, meaningful partnerships and a genuine passion for cocktail culture. Celebrating the people who push hospitality forward aligns perfectly with our ambition to become the coffee liqueur of choice for the on-trade.
How important are events like the Bar Magazine Awards to the industry?
Industry events such as the Bar Magazine Awards are essential to the continued success of hospitality. They recognise excellence, celebrate innovation and bring together a community driven by creativity and craftsmanship. They also provide an opportunity to inspire the next generation of bartenders while shining a spotlight on the venues and individuals setting new standards across the industry. Mr Black is proud to support an event that champions the talent, passion and dedication that make the UK’s bar scene one of the best in the world.